Schattdorf facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Schattdorf
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Schattdorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Schattdorf Location in Canton of Uri Show map of Canton of Uri
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	16.33 km2 (6.31 sq mi)
Elevation	481 m (1,578 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,408
• Density	331.17/km2 (857.7/sq mi)
Postal code	6467
Surrounded by	Attinghausen, Bürglen, Erstfeld, Silenen, Spiringen, Unterschächen

Schattdorf is a lovely village and a municipality located in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss life and nature.

A Glimpse into Schattdorf's Past

Schattdorf has a long history! The village was first mentioned way back in 1248. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Sachdorf.

Exploring Schattdorf's Geography

An amazing aerial view of Schattdorf from 1931.

Schattdorf covers an area of about 16.3 square kilometers (6.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 33.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large section, about 37.7% of the area.

About 11% of Schattdorf is built up with buildings and roads. The rest of the land, around 17.8%, includes natural features like rivers and mountains.

Where is Schattdorf Located?

The municipality is nestled along the Reuss River. It sits between the Schächenbach stream and the Reuss. The main village is on the flat valley floor. However, it also stretches up the mountain side.

High up on the mountain, you'll find the small village of Haldi. Haldi is located about 1,079 meters (3,540 feet) above sea level.

Schattdorf's Population and People

Schattdorf is home to about 4,800 people. Most of the people living here, about 94.7%, speak German. Serbo-Croatian is the second most common language, spoken by 1.5% of the population. Italian is the third most common, spoken by 0.9%.

Education and Work in Schattdorf

Many adults in Schattdorf have completed good levels of education. About 64.7% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or a specialized college.

Schattdorf has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.

The town has different types of jobs:

• Farming: About 125 people work in farming. There are around 50 businesses related to this.
• Manufacturing: About 1,003 people work in factories or making things. There are 44 businesses in this area.
• Services: About 1,075 people work in service jobs. This includes shops, offices, and other services. There are 92 businesses in this sector.

How Schattdorf's Population Has Grown

The number of people living in Schattdorf has changed over time. Here's a look at the historical population:

Famous People from Schattdorf

• John Z'graggen: He was a missionary priest and a linguist. This means he studied and worked with different languages.

See also

In Spanish: Schattdorf para niños